Descrizione dei circhi
Descrizione dei circhi1789
About this book
The work describes the race course on the Appian Way once believed to have been commissioned by Caracalla but now known to have been part of a villa/palace commissioned by Maxentius in 309 A.D. Cf. Royal Academy of Arts collections.
The plates show plans, elevations, sections, views, reconstructions and details of the race course. Cf. Royal Academy of Arts collections.
Details
- First published
- 1789
- OL Work ID
- OL22130503W
Subjects
Roman CircusAmphitheatersEarly works to 1800CircusGamesSportsAntiquitiesHistoryRoman ArchitectureClassical antiquitiesRacetracks (Horse racing)Chariot racingArchitectureDesigns and plansArchitectural drawingCircus of Maxentius (Italy)